The bench had said that the government has appointed Praveen Sinha as the interim director of the premier investigative agency.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought a response from the Center seeking directions for the appointment of a regular CBI director.
Justice L. Nageswara Rao and S. The bench of Ravindra Bhat issued notice on a petition filed by NGO Common Cause alleging that the government had failed to appoint a regular CBI director as per Section 4A of the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE). ) Act, on the end of the tenure of Rishi Kumar Shukla on 2 February.
It had said that the government has appointed Praveen Sinha as the interim director of the premier investigative agency.
“We are issuing notice. We will have two weeks later,” the bench said.
Advocate Prashant Bhushan, appearing on behalf of the NGO, said that the CBI’s work is suffering due to this reason and the case could be held in the court next week.
The apex court said that this bench is not available next week as it will sit in the Maratha reservation case and is listed after two weeks for this reason.
Mr. Bhushan said that the court can ask him (Center) to call at least a meeting of the selection committee.
“We will listen to them.” We are issuing notice.
The petition, filed through Shri Bhushan, has directed the Center to complete the date of pre-commencement and completion of the process of selection of CBI Director at least one to two months in advance, on which the post is vacant. is. is gonna be.
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